Autism therapy at Giant Steps

SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA

Your one-stop centre for personalized, evidence-based therapies for kids with autism.

Speech therapy • Occupational therapy • Music Therapy • ABA therapy • Life skills • Social skills

Our Mission

ADVANCING THE GROWTH + DEVELOPMENT OF KIDS WITH
AUTISM

Our Programs

SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL, MUSIC + BEHAVIOUR THERAPIES + LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING

About Autism

1 IN 50 KIDS HAVE AUTISM, A LIFELONG NEURODEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITY

What's on the menu

What’s on the menu for kids at Giant Steps?

Are you looking for impactful programming for a child with autism?

We welcome inquiries about children with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder who are between the ages of 18 months and 14 years

What families LOVE about Giant Steps

At Giant Steps, we value families as strong advocates & partners in their children’s personalized, evidence-based treatment plans.

Here’s some of what families had to say when asked what they loved about the Giant Steps program.

The tremendous difference in my daughter’s speech and language skills

Giant Steps is a unique “one-stop shop” for kids with autism!

The warm and welcoming atmosphere and the staff’s hard work and dedication

The improvement in my son’s feeding skills and the integration of outdoor activities in his day

It’s a wonderful therapy centre that delivers results!

Giant Steps is a shining example of the therapy & education supports that children with autism need and deserve

My non-verbal daughter’s smiles and happy face when she’s at Giant Steps

The programs, the staff, everything…I wish I had found Giant Steps sooner!

The peace of mind that comes from finding a warm and caring program for my son

The professional, caring staff and 3 therapies in one program

The school-type environment with great educational resources

My input as a parent is welcomed and valued by their experienced and dedicated therapists

Giant Steps’ 1st Annual Golf Tournament- May 30, 2025

DECEMBER 2 is GIVING TUESDAY across Canada!

Giving Tuesday kicks off the holiday season, and on this national day of giving, we’re asking you to CHOOSE KIDS WITH AUTISM! You’ll be making a difference for our kids and families by helping fund the speech, occupational and behaviour therapy programs that build the skills and abilities of kids with autism.
 
Send your Giving Tuesday donation to Giant Steps and get a 2025 charitable tax receipt before year end!
 

MAKE YOUR DONATION NOW

Giant Steps News & Notes

NEW THIS FALL! Thanks to an exciting and generous 3-year grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, music therapy is now part of our full and half day programs. We’re delighted that our kids now have even more opportunities for communication, self-expression, sensory input, socialization and cognitive development!

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Personalized, goal-directed + evidence-based learning for kids with autism

Your donations make a difference

At Giant Steps, we use your dollars to help fund our kids’ speech, occupational and behaviour therapy and life skill programs, hands-on services that have lifelong impact.

Olivia jumping with staff member

Our donors change lives!

Alice-Murray Maitland Foundation
Bay Street Children's Foundation
The Ben-Hilda Katz Charitable Foundation
Brettler/Mintz Foundation
Arthur and Audrey Cutten Foundation
Egan Family Foundation
Eric T. Webster Foundation
Gary and Maxine Bluestein Charitable Foundation
George Lunan Foundation
HALO - Minto Foundation
Honey & Leonard Wolfe Foundation
Hylcan Foundation
J.P. Bickell Foundation
The Lloyd Carr Harris Foundation
Marion Ethel & John Kamm Foundation
Paul B Helliwell Foundation
St Pauls Church Lamoreaux
Unity for Autism